Competition Rules & General Terms and Conditions for MTB
Supplementary Rules & General Terms and Conditions for GGN MTB on Thursday, October 22, 2026:
MTB: Sport Men/Women, Youth Sport Boys/Girls, Recreational Men/Women.
OFFICE
Address: Nordic Sport & Event AB, Broväg 10, 621 40 Visby
Phone hours: Monday–Friday, 8:15 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Email:info@nordicsportevent.se
Website:www.gotlandgrandnational.se
APPROVED BY THE SCF
ORGANIZERS
Gotland Grand National Sports Club 802514-7276 (hereinafter referred to as GGN Sports Club) in collaboration with Nordic Sport & Event AB 556761–0489 (hereinafter referred to as NSE) and the Swedish Cycling Federation (hereinafter referred to as SCF).
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Members: Conny Bohlin, Angelica Thomsson, Kenneth Häglund, Calle Jakobsson, Peter Schöön, Jenny Slotte Hassel, Christer Stoltz, Kermith Larsson, Dick Svennefelt, Johanna Törnvall.
COMPETITION ORGANIZATION
Competition Director: Christer Stoltz (SCF) Commissioner: Christer Johansson
Race Directors: Tommy Blomgren & Jonas Haglund (SCF)
Environmental Officer: Ove Kolmodin
Safety Officer: Peter Schöön
Track Managers: Tommy Blomgren & Christer Stoltz
Start Director: Calle Jakobsson
RACE TYPE
XCM
CYCLING TIME
The cycling time for all classes is 2 hours; at the 2-hour mark, the light will turn on at the turn, and participants must then exit the course. Participants may start one final lap before the clock reaches 1:59:59 and complete that lap.
COOL-DOWN PERIOD
60 minutes after the end of the cycling time for each class.
CLASSES
Sports, Women
Sports, Men
Recreational, Women
Recreational, Men
Youth Sports, Girls
Youth Sports, Boys
REGISTRATION
Registration is done viawww.gotlandgrandnational.se. The entry fee is 695 SEK and is paid at the time of registration. Immediately after a valid registration has been submitted, a confirmation email will be sent stating that the registration has been approved. Incomplete or incorrect registrations will not be considered valid. The organizer will not contact participants by phone to correct incomplete or incorrect registrations.
REGISTRATION CLOSES ON
Late registration begins on September 1, 2026, at which time the fee will increase by 250 SEK. Registration remains open until Tuesday, October 21, 2026, at 12:00 a.m.
START CONFIRMATION
Be sure to provide a correct email address when registering. Start confirmation, race programs, and all necessary information will be sent via email. All information will be posted on the website as it becomes available; no race program or information will be sent by regular mail. (If you object to having your name published online in the starter and results lists, you must submit a written request to the office; see the “Office” section.)
LICENSES
A license is required to participate in the Sport D/H and Youth Sport P/F classes.
Youth Sport (Boys and Girls, ages 9–14).
Cyclists who turn 9–14 years old during the calendar year and hold a Youth Men/Women or Under 11 Men/Women competition license, or who purchase a one-time license at the time of the competition, are eligible to participate in the Youth Sport class.
Men’s Sport (Men 15 years and older)
To be eligible to compete in the Men’s Sport class, a cyclist must turn at least 15 years old during the calendar year—or at least 17 years old for Cross Country Long Distance races—and must hold a competition license or purchase a one-time license at the time of the race.
For more information about licenses, see scf.se/licenser
No license is required to participate in the recreational class; insurance is provided through SCF/GGN, but we recommend a recreational license that provides coverage for the entire season. Full-year recreational insurance is available for these participants; for more information, click here: https://scf.se/forbundet/tavlingsverksamhet/tavlingslicens-chip-och-forsakringar/svenska-cykelforbundets-motionsforsakring/
MANDATORY SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Approved bicycle helmet.
TECHNICAL ZONE
A Technical Zone is located in a designated area at the turnaround and finish line. This zone must be used for all technical maintenance of the bicycle.
SUPPLY AREA
A supply area will be located adjacent to the technical zone. It is to be used for all deliveries of beverages, food, clothing, etc.
TIMING
The race uses electronic timing equipment. Each competitor is responsible for carrying the borrowed transponder throughout the entire race, in accordance with the organizer’s instructions. The transponder records lap times and split times during the race. Participants can also be tracked live via the websitewww.gotlandgrandnational.se.Transponders not returned will be billed 1,250 SEK retroactively by the organizer. If the transponder is not returned or paid for, the participant will not be allowed to start in the following year’s GGN MTB. For instructions on how to attach the transponder and race number plates to your bike, see the instructions on the check-in envelope.
RACE NUMBERS
Race numbers will be assigned at the end of September and published on the start list atwww.gotlandgrandnational.se.Number tags will be provided by the organizer—one to attach to the back and one to attach to the handlebars.
START TIMES
The start time for all classes is 1:00 p.m.
The starting groups are divided as follows: the Sport class starts in the first group, the Youth Sport class in the second group, and the Recreation class in the third group. The maximum number of participants in each group is limited to 30 cyclists.
ENVIRONMENT
Each participant and their team/accompanying persons must respect the environment. This means, among other things, that everyone should use the trash cans provided at the competition site or take their trash with them when leaving the competition site.
REGISTRATION
Registration takes place in the registration tent at the race venue on Thursday between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. There, you will pick up your registration envelope containing your race number and a loaner transponder. Please provide your race number.
INSPECTION
Bicycles must comply with the applicable competition rules; a commissioner will inspect the bicycles at the start.
TIRES
Given the track surface, keep this in mind when choosing tires; we recommend installing tires that are a bit coarser and can withstand more “wear and tear.”
TRANSPONDER
The transponder will be tested in the inspection tent near the check-in area. Directional signs are posted in the area.
SCORING
The participant in each class who completes the most laps in the shortest time within the specified time limit is the winner of that class. It is up to each participant to keep an eye on the warning light when the riding time is over. All participants who have completed at least one lap will be included in the results list. All participants who start will receive a commemorative medal, and trophies will be awarded for 1st through 3rd place in the Sport category.
PRIZE MONEY IN THE SPORT CATEGORY
1st / 2nd / 3rd
Overall Winner, Sport, Women
10,000 SEK / 5,000 SEK / 2,500 SEK
Overall Winner, Sports, Men
10,000 SEK / 5,000 SEK / 2,500 SEK
GGN CHALLENGE
The GGN Challenge is an extra challenge in which participants ride Thursday’s GGN MTB (all classes) and compete in Friday’s or Saturday’s GGN MC. Everyone who participates in the GGN Challenge and completes at least one lap in each race will receive a GGN Challenge medal. The medal will be awarded when you return your transponder for the MC race. To participate in the GGN Challenge, you must register for both races separately and notify us atinfo@nordicsportevent.sethat you intend to participate in the GGN Challenge.
PUBLICATION OF RESULTS
The results will be posted at the competition venue near the check-in tent as soon as possible after the grace period has expired for each class. The results are also available on the website,www.gotlandgrandnational.se. The protest period is 30 minutes after the results have been posted. Fee: Protests must be accompanied by a protest fee (500 SEK) paid immediately. The fee, which is set by the SCF, will be refunded if the protest is upheld. If the protest is rejected, the fee must be paid to the SCF by the person responsible. It is each participant’s responsibility to monitor their results in accordance with the above.
AWARDS CEREMONY
All participants will receive a medal, which will be handed out when you return your transponder at the check-in tent. The awards ceremony for the Sport class (1st–3rd place) will take place in the exhibition area after the race has ended; please see the information in the memo that will be sent via email prior to the race.
LIABILITY
All participants are covered by personal injury insurance during the competition. In the various classes, insurance is provided through the SCF (Recreational) or via the participant’s license (Competitive). During the competition at the new venue, there is a total ban on operating any type of motorized vehicle (this applies to the entire competition area and off the track). Should anyone (including service personnel, team members, or family members of competitors) unexpectedly violate these regulations, the person in question will be suspended from GGN for the following year. All individuals with a vehicle permit may drive to and from their designated pit area. All competitors may drive to the starting area prior to their start at a maximum speed of 30 km/h. This means that others—including service personnel, team members, or family members—must travel on foot or by bicycle.
We must take this step so that GGN can continue to operate for many years to come in the new area, which is protected from water pollution, while respecting the interests of landowners and nearby residents.
UNAUTHORIZED DRIVING IN THE AREA
Any form of unauthorized driving in the area and on the GGN track outside of competition for the remainder of the year is strictly prohibited. You must understand that we will not be able to organize GGN in future years if you do not follow this simple rule. We have promised landowners and authorities that you will not abuse this privilege. We will permanently ban anyone caught from competing at GGN.
HEALTH CARE
Nurses and medical staff will be on site on the day of the competition.
THE ISLAND OF SPORTS
The Island of Sports is a collaboration between Destination Gotland and the Gotland Sports Federation aimed at promoting and developing sports and tourism on the island. If you’d like to learn more, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
IDROTTENS Ö: WE SUPPORT SPORTS
All participants and traveling companions taking part in the Gotland Grand National travel at discounted rates. Contact Idrottens Ö at 0771-22 33 50 or via email:idrottsresor@destinationgotland.se
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COMPETITIONS/EVENTS ORGANIZED BY NORDIC SPORT & EVENT (NSE) OR AN ORGANIZER DESIGNATED BY NORDIC SPORT & EVENT.
GENERAL
These general terms and conditions (“General Terms and Conditions”) apply to competitions/events organized by NSE or an organizer designated by NSE. The term “NSE” refers to Nordic Sport & Event AB, org. no. 556761–0489. By purchasing a spot in any of our competitions/events, you agree to our General Terms and Conditions as they are in effect at the time. To participate in certain of our competitions/events, you must be of a certain age. If you register for a race on behalf of someone other than yourself, you are responsible for ensuring that this person has read and agrees to comply with our terms and conditions. Please note that for some of our races/events, there is a time limit for completion, and you acknowledge and accept that we may therefore end a race before you have crossed the finish line.
- REFUNDS AND RIGHT OF CANCELLATION
A purchase of a spot in our competitions/events may be canceled up to 24 hours after the purchase is made. After that, the registration is considered final, and you are not entitled to a refund of the fee. Purchases of entry slots for sporting events on a specific date or during a specific time period are exempt from the right of withdrawal under the Act (2005:59) on Distance Contracts and Contracts Concluded Off Premises. * EXCEPTION WHEN PURCHASING CANCELLATION PROTECTION.
- CANCELLATION
If you need to cancel, please read our rules under the heading “Cancellation Protection”* below. If you wish to cancel your participation in any of our competitions or events, please email us at info@nordicsportevent.se.
Cancellation protection can be purchased for 150 SEK per person. The cancellation protection fee is non-refundable.
- * CANCELLATION INSURANCE
Cancellation insurance costs 150 SEK. The registration fee, minus an administrative fee of 150 SEK, will be refunded if you purchase cancellation insurance. Does not apply to travel or lodging in connection with the competition/event. Cancellation protection can only be purchased at the time of registration. Cancellations are permitted up to 10 days before the competition/event with cancellation protection (a doctor’s note or official documentation is always required). Otherwise, the entry fee will not be refunded. The fee for cancellation protection is non-refundable.
Cancellation protection applies if the following occurs.
– Death, serious illness, or serious accident affecting yourself, your spouse, partner, your or their parents, children, siblings, or a traveling companion.
– Call-up to the armed forces or civil defense.
– Any other serious event beyond your control, such as a major fire or flood in your home, that makes it unreasonable to expect you to honor your booking. You must be able to substantiate your inability to travel with a certificate from a doctor, government agency, or insurance company. Certificates received more than 7 days after the cancellation date will not be considered.
Cancellation Protection: 150 SEK (0% VAT). * See further information under the “Liability” section.
If cancellation protection has not been purchased at the time of registration, we reserve the right not to refund any portion of the registration fee.
- CHANGING A PARTICIPANT'S NAME
Registration for our competitions/events is personal, and you may not allow anyone else to participate in your name or transfer your registration to someone else.
- PERSONAL INFORMATION
By accepting these General Terms and Conditions, you consent to the publication of your name and year of birth in our start lists and results. If, for personal reasons, you do not wish your name to appear in the start lists or results, please notify us by email at info@nordicsportevent.se. Please specify which race(s) this applies to. Nordic Sport & Event complies with the Swedish Data Protection Authority’s regulations regarding the processing of personal data. By registering, you agree to have your name recorded and published in start and results lists, including on our website. Nordic Sport & Event processes your personal data to handle your inquiries and to create a registration profile. Your personal data and registration profile are used to register you for races and to match you with any previous registrations, thereby linking your past statistics to you. Your personal data and registration profile are also used to contact you and to communicate information and offers.
We use the information you provide to gain an understanding of your interests. You may opt out of receiving further information from Nordic Sport & Event at any time by contacting us via emailat info@nordicsportevent.se. In orderto provide information we believe will be of interest to you, Nordic Sport & Event’s partners may, in certain cases, market themselves through our mailing list via Nordic Sport & Event. Nordic Sport & Event does not share your personal data with its partners or sponsors. You have the right to access your data, have it corrected, or, if you wish, have it deleted. If you choose to delete all your data, all previous statistics and history will be deleted. You also have the right to receive a copy of your data.
- MARKETING
We will have photographers and film crews on site during our competitions and events. By accepting these General Terms and Conditions, you consent to the use of photos and videos from our competitions/events on websites, in advertisements, and in printed materials for Nordic Sport & Event’s competitions/events, without claiming any specific compensation. If you do not wish to appear in any photos or videos, please notify us at info@nordicsportevent.se. Please include your name, bib number, and the race in question. All rights to the commercial sale of videos and/or photos from the competition are reserved by Nordic Sport & Event AB. Anyone wishing to purchase video and/or photo rights is asked to contact the Nordic Sport & Events office at info@nordicsportevent.se to obtain permission and sign an agreement well in advance of the competition. A written agreement must be presented upon request during inspections. All other sales within the competition area are prohibited without the organizer’s permission. A written agreement must be presented upon request during inspections.
- PAYMENT
We accept payment by debit and credit card or via Swish. The company responsible for the payment system is EST Mika:Timing AB, corporate ID no. 556496-3350.
In order to offer a range of payment options, EST requires your personal, contact, and order information. The use of this information is governed by applicable data protection laws. We take great care to ensure security when you enter your credit card number. All transactions are encrypted, and we never store your bank account number or credit card number.
When you place your order, the amount is debited from your account when you confirm the purchase. As a customer, you are responsible for ensuring that there are sufficient funds in your account at the time of payment. If your account does not have sufficient funds or if the payment cannot be processed for any other reason, your order will not be completed.
BOOKING CONFIRMATION
After you have submitted your registration, we will send you a booking confirmation via email. To ensure that we have received the correct information, please check the booking confirmation as soon as possible and notify us if anything is incorrect. An incorrect registration will not be counted as a valid registration. The organizer will not contact participants by phone or email to correct an incorrect registration.- LIABILITY
Participation in any of our races or events is at your own risk, and we therefore cannot be held liable if you are injured or if your clothing or equipment is damaged during any of our races. We cannot be held liable for any damage that arises because you, in any way, violate these General Terms and Conditions or the rules or instructions applicable to any of our races/events. The organizer is exempt from liability in the event of a natural disaster, war, government decision, or any comparable event beyond our control that could not reasonably have been foreseen and that affects purchases made or commitments made on our part (such as our ability to organize a race or event). In the event of such an occurrence (force majeure), the terms and conditions for *cancellation protection do not apply, as this is entirely beyond the control of “NSE” or NSE’s designated organizer. If one of our competitions or events is canceled or rescheduled due to an event beyond our control or for the safety of the participants, you are not entitled to a refund of the entry fee or to claim any other compensation from the organizer. Nor does the organizer accept any responsibility for canceled transportation to and from the competition or event.
- DISPUTES
If you are not satisfied with any of our contests or events, please contact us at info@nordicsportevent.se or 0498-691200. If you are still not satisfied, you may contact the Swedish National Board for Consumer Complaints, Box 174, 101 23 Stockholm, or to the European Commission’s online dispute resolution platform:http://ec.europa.eu/odr. We do not commit to participating in alternative dispute resolution procedures, but will make a final decision on this matter should a dispute arise.
